American Samoa Coins
The official currency of American Samoa is the U.S. dollar. This unincorporated territory of the United States uses the same currency as the mainland, reflecting its close political and economic relationship with the American nation.
Currency History
Prior to the adoption of the U.S. dollar, American Samoa used the Samoan tala, the currency of neighboring independent Samoa. The transition to the dollar occurred in 1899, when the United States formally acquired control of the territory. Since then, the dollar has been the sole legal tender in American Samoa, facilitating trade and transactions with the United States and other territories using this currency.
Numismatic Highlights
Although American Samoa does not issue its own currency, it has been represented in some special numismatic issues. In 2009, as part of the U.S. Territories Quarter Dollar program, a commemorative 25-cent coin dedicated to American Samoa was minted. This coin features traditional Samoan symbols on its reverse side, including an ava bowl, a speaker's baton and a palm tree, elements that reflect the territory's rich culture and history.
| Country | American Samoa |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar (USD) |
| 1€ | 1,05$ |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Capital city | Pago Pago |
| ISO2 | AS |
| ISO3 | ASM |
| Catalogued coins | 13 |
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📌 Some countries such as American Samoa have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.
It is now part of the United States coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable American Samoa coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 dollar (Americas Cup)
1 dollar (Americas Cup)
5 dollars (Americas Cup)
25 dollars (Americas Cup)
50 dollars (America's Cup)
100 dollars (America's Cup)
5 dollars (XXIV Olympiads-Seoul)
5 dollars (XXIV Olympiads-Seoul)
25 dollars (XXIV Olympiads)
100 dollars (XXIV Olympiads)
25 dollars (XXIV Olympiads)
25 dollars (XXIV Olympiads)
100 dollars (America's Cup/XXIV Olympic Games-Mula)
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